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Jinan International Airport is located 33 km northeast of Jinan city center and you can use taxis or car rental services, which are a more practical alternative transportation method, as well as express buses, city buses which are considered the more economical alternative method. To travel by bus it takes a maximum of 1 hour and 15 minutes and to travel by taxi or your rental car it takes an average of 40-45 minutes.

Airport Express Bus

One of the fastest and most practical ways to travel to Jinan Airport directly from the city center is to use the airport express buses. They are much faster than the city buses and they run more frequently, so saves you time. There are three different express buses that you can come across in the city and they depart from different stops: Airport Express 1, Airport Express 2 and Airport Express 3. The number 1 express bus departs from Jinan Train Station Square and Bus Station in the city center and takes around an 1 hour to arrive at the airport. To get on this bus, in 2016 the fare to pay was 20 Chinese Yuan. The number 2 bus runs every 60 minutes and departs from Jinan City Bus Central Station and goes direct to the airport. The fare is still 20 yuan. Finally, the number 3 express bus you must be around Jinan Yuquan Simpson Hotel to get on this bus. It is possible to arrive at Jian Airport in 60 minutes.

City Bus

If you are a little further away from the city center and are looking for the most practical way to travel to the airport, its beneficial to choose the city buses. Just like the express buses, there are 3 different buses that provide direct transportation to Jian Airport and these are from the Dongying, Zibo and Tai An regions. To travel from Dongying you will have to pay around 100 yuan and your journey time will be around 2 hours 40 minutes. If you are travelling from Zibo, your bus ticket should be 55 yuan and to travel from Tai An, your ticket will be 70 yuan.

Taxi

To travel to the airport from Jinan city by taxi, all you have to do is wait in one of the most central points of the city. Taxis wait from time to time at the touristic places in the city and provide a 24/7 transportation service. It costs only 110-140 Chinese Yuan to travel to the airport by taxi from Jinan city. It will take around 25-30 minutes to arrive at Jian Airport.

Rent A Car

Although there aren't many car rental companies in Jian, you are likely to come across some offices in the city center. In order to save time, you have the opportunity to pre-book your reservation online. After renting your car within minutes, you can travel to Jian Airport in 30-35 minutes.

Airport Information

Originally the airport was named Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport and is located 33 km northeast of Jinan city center, the capital of China's Shandong Province. The airport has two terminals, T1 and T2 and since it has international status, there are many opportunities that you can benefit from. Jinan Airport is the 26th busiest airport in China and is also known as a medium capacity airport. In the airport terminal the facilities that are available are cafes, restaurants and other eating and drinking places, market, free internet access, tourist information and information desks, VIP lounges, bank, exchange office, lounges, places where you can get information about city transportation, etc.

You can use buses, with convenient access to many points in the city, to reach the city center from Gimhae International Airport, which is located near Busan city in South Korea. Various alternatives such as car rental, metro, taxi and airport shuttle service are available to bring you to the city center from the airport, which provides transportation to and from numerous cities such as Hong Kong, Manila, Taipei, Beijing, Osaka, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Shanghai. Although the fastest and practical means of transport are taxis, the fares can be much higher when compared to public transport. Metro and airport shuttles are also quick and convenient alternatives, but the metro can be a bit more exhausting and challenging alternative for passengers who travel long distances with difficult-to-carry luggage.

Bus

InterCity buses, which can be found on the first floor of the domestic terminal of the airport, are the most economical option to take advantage of travelling from the airport to Busan city center. The buses depart from the airport and carry passengers to Okpo, Jangseungpo, Gohyeon, Gwangju, Suncheon and Gwangyang. Some buses, on the other hand, are departing from the first floor of the international terminal of the airport. Bus fares are usually convenient and you can pay it in cash. After arriving by bus from the airport to Busan city center, you can continue by taxi or other alternative means of public transportation. You can travel in the direction of Haeundae by bus 307, which can be accessed from the first floor of the domestic terminal. The fare for the bus is 1,300 won for each passenger and if you use the special cards valid on the buses, you can travel by paying less, i.e.1,200 won.

Limousine Bus

From the interesting transportation options available at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, limousine buses are a great alternative for those who prefer a more convenient and privileged journey when traveling by bus. The fare for limousine buses is higher than the conventional buses; they transport the passengers to the city center for a fee of between 6,000 and 7,000 won. You can travel on routes such as Seomyeon and Haeundae by limousine buses departing from the stop number 2 on the first floor of domestic and international terminals.

Gangseo Buses

Buses that you can use to get to the smaller settlements around the city carry passengers on the Gangseo-11 and Gangseo-13 lines towards Ulman/Gupo Market. Buses, also known as “town bus”, depart from the stop outside of both domestic and international terminals and carry passengers for 1,300 won (if you pay with cash) and for 1,160 (if you use special transportation cards).

Metro

You can reach many places in the city center much more quickly with lines 2 and 3 of Metro which is another means of public transportation that serves in Busan. When traveling by metro with four different lines, you can also transfer to light rail trains at Sasang Station on Line 2 and at Daejeo Station on Line 3, and you can reach more points in the city without difficulty.

Airport Shuttle

When you travel between the terminals of Busan Gimhae International Airport, you can also benefit from airport shuttles that depart directly from the terminals. The shuttles run between 05:50 and 22:40 and depart every ten minutes make it easy for passengers who want to go to a different terminal. The airport shuttle is free for all passengers.

Taxi 

In Busan there are two different categories of taxis: classical and luxury taxis. Classical taxis waiting ready for the passengers at any moment at the exit of the terminal ask for a 20% increased fare for journeys during night time and to out of town. Classical taxis charge 2.800 won for every 2 kilometers. Luxury taxis, on the other hand, charge 5,000 won for every 3 kilometers. It is a good idea to let your drivers know where you want to go before boarding the taxi and to make your decision by getting information about current prices.

If you want to come to Haeundae, where Shilla Hotel is located, with taxis, you will have to pay 25,000 won for classical taxis and 45,000 won for luxury ones for a journey of about 70 minutes. If you are traveling in the direction of Nampo-dong where Jagalchi Market is located, you will have to pay 20,000 won for classical taxis and 36,000 for luxury taxis for a journey of about 60 minutes.

Those who travel in the direction of Gwangalli by taxi should pay 25,000 won for the classical taxi at the end of a journey of about 70 minutes. The luxury taxis would cost 45,000 won for this journey.

Those travelling in the direction of Taejongdae, 80 minutes away, can use the taxi by paying about 28,000 for classical taxis and 50,400 won for luxury ones. If you want to come from the direction of the airport to Seomyeon, where the Lotte Hotel is located, should take into consideration paying up to 18,000 won for classic taxi, and up to 32,400 won for the luxury taxi for a journey of about 45 minutes.